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CONVULSING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Convulsing.

Convulsing - as a verb

Make someone convulse with laughter

Example: "The comedian convulsed the crowd"

Be overcome with laughter

Move or stir about violently

Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitateshake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shake uncontrollably

Example: "Earthquakes convulsed the countryside"

Cause to contract

Example: "The spasm convulses her facial muscles"

Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

Example: "The muscles in her face convulsed"

Example Sentences

"He was convulsing with laughter after hearing the joke."
"The patient was convulsing in pain."
"The child fell to the ground, convulsing with a seizure."
"The sight of the ghostly figure left her convulsing with fear."
"His body lay convulsing on the floor after being electrocuted."
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Word Game Points

Is CONVULSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, convulsing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONVULSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONVULSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, convulsing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONVULSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is CONVULSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, convulsing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONVULSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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